01/5Try them everyday

Our feet carry the entire weight of our body. They support us when we are standing, walking, running, wearing heels or doing any other work. The muscles of our feet work throughout the day to balance the weight of our body.

But as we get older, the muscles of our feet get weak and people often experience foot and ankle pain. To prevent such complications later in life, it is important to take necessary steps now. Here are 4 foot stretches you should do every day for flexible and strong muscles.

readmore

02/5Runner’s Stretch

Runner’s Stretch

Our feet and calf muscles are extremely tight and the best exercise to make them flexible is by performing a classic runner’s stretch.

How to do it:

Stand straight on the ground with your front leg bent and stretched straight behind you. Your front leg should form a 90-degree angle. Now stretch your back leg as much as you can and try to pull the heel of your back leg down towards the ground. Hold this position for 30 seconds and then repeat the same with the other leg.

readmore

03/5Toe Stretch

Toe Stretch

Our feet are made up of multiple bones and intrinsic muscles, which help us to move, walk, dance and perform other complex tasks. Stretching slows down the deterioration of foot muscles with age.

How to do it:

This is quite simple. You just have to spread the toes like you spread the fingers of your hands. Stretch them and then bring them back together. Do it for 8-10 times in a day. You can perform this at any time of the day.

readmore

04/5Morning Stretch

Morning Stretch

If you wake up with stiff legs and feet, then this is an excellent stretching exercise for you.

How to do it:

You would need a non-elastic strap to do this exercise. Sit down on your butt with your knees bent. Place the mid-portion of a non-elastic strap on the bottom of your forefoot. Hold the ends of the elastic strap and stretch your legs as much as you can. Your spine should be neutral. Hold this position for 20 seconds and then come back to the starting position.

readmore

05/5Marble pick

Marble pick

This is an excellent exercise for your feet as it helps to strengthen different parts of your toes and feet.

How to do it:

Sit straight on a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Now place two bowls on the floor in front of you- one should be filled with marbles and another an empty one. With the help of your toes, pick up a marble from the bowl and drop it into the empty one. Use the toes of both your legs alternatively. You can start with 10 marbles.

readmore